50,100 people died of 'flu in the Winter of 2017/18 (source BMJ)
The peak was higher than the Winter just passed (see attached from the Gov 'flu surveillance report).
Bed occupancy was higher at peak in 19/20 at 94% than it was 20/21 at 89% although it's not really a proper comparison for obvious reasons.
Efficacy of the vaccine completely ignores the normal erosion of 'flu season between New Year and now, the trajectory of which has not been uncommon from start to finish despite significant non medical interventions.
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